Last updated: July 10, 2026

Application No. 19/218,749

Untitled Application

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Filed

Priority

Dec 18, 2024 — IN 202411100409

Examiner

ZAMORA ALVAREZ, ERIC J

Art Unit

Tech Center

General Electric Company

Assignee

General Electric Company

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +21.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 529 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZAMORA ALVAREZ, ERIC J View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

468 granted / 529 resolved

+28.5% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

540

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

61.6%

+21.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.6%

-26.4% vs TC avg

§112

23.9%

-16.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 529 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 06, 2025

Non-Final Rejection (signed)

Dec 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 01, 2026

Response Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.7%)

2y 2m

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 529 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.